Le Flacon Blanc
The wine displays a radiant, deep golden hue with bright highlights. The nose opens with intense aromas of pears poached in calvados, vanilla and blond tobacco, along with delectable hints of dulce de leche. The palate is broad and generous, with a fine balance between
richness and freshness. Its lovely, fat texture recalls the finesse of great gastronomic white wines.
History
The reputation of Château Saint-Louis la Perdrix dates back to the 13th century. During the Capetian era, King Saint-Louis of France used to regularly visit the estate to hunt partridges.
Terroir
Château Saint-Louis La Perdrix is located in the commune of Bellegarde, in the heart of the Camargue, between Nîmes and Arles. It boasts 50 hectares of vines on a single piece of land and 7 hectares of olive trees. Its soil, made up of smooth pebbles, is conducive to a maturation of the grapes on a par with the finest wines in the Rhône Valley.
Winemaking
The grapes are picked in the cool of night, starting at 4 a.m., to preserve their full aromatic potential. After a direct pressing, fermentation begins at a low temperature in stainless steel vats, then continues in new barrels. The wine is aged on its fine lees with a twice weekly stirring – for one year in the case of the Roussanne, and three months for the Grenache Blanc – creating richness, structure and complexity.
| Appellation | IGP Pays d'Oc |
|---|---|
| colour | White |
| Food pairings | Perfect with creamy poultry dishes, a mushroom risotto, or aged Comté cheese. |
| Serving | Between 11 and 14°C. |
| Blend | 70% Roussanne (35 years), 30% Grenache Blanc (45 years) |
